An employer in Rhode Island can refuse to hire you or even terminate your job because of information they discovered when conducting a background check on you. However, there are specific laws in place that protect individuals from being taken advantage of by...
Passionate About Protecting Employee Rights
Workplace Discrimination
What is workplace discrimination, and what can you do about it?
Although it’s illegal for employers in Rhode Island to discriminate against their employees, instances still happen. It’s important to know how workplace discrimination occurs. What is workplace discrimination? Workplace discrimination refers to incidents at work that...
Discrimination in the workplace: The most common claims
Workplace discrimination can happen, and Rhode Island may have its share of cases. Not only is a hostile workplace uncomfortable, but it can also threaten your family's well-being when retaliation takes place. As mentioned in human resources news, there are some more...
What can you do if you’re a victim of age discrimination?
Employers in Rhode Island are generally not allowed to make employment decisions based solely on the age of the employees. If you believe that you have been a victim of age discrimination, there are a number of steps that you can take to remedy the issue. Is the...
The legal definitions of adverse employment actions
An adverse employment action is an employer's action that negatively affects an employee who is discriminated against. An adverse action is also an act of employer retaliation that results from discrimination. In Rhode Island, employers are required to understand...
More plaintiffs in NFL discrimination lawsuit
The recent class-action lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has led to more coaches in the league attaching to the legal action. A class-action lawsuit is one in which joining on becomes an option for others who are experiencing the same...
Women’s abilities are undermined by discrimination
It turns out that gender discrimination in the workplace is even more harmful that previously thought. The ways in which women are discriminated against in professional settings in Rhode Island and around the country have insidious effects, causing the abilities of...
What should you know about pregnancy discrimination at work?
Rhode Island women who learn they’re pregnant normally look forward to meeting their future baby. Unfortunately, some may face workplace pregnancy discrimination. There are some facts to know about this illegal practice. You're entitled to maternity leave Once you are...
Study shows workplace discrimination still a problem
People may think that racism and discrimination in the workplace are on the decline, but companies in Rhode Island and across the country still have a long way to go on that front. One study showed that a large percentage of citizens have witnessed or recognized...
Workplace discrimination prevalent in LGBTQ community
There are many challenges in the workplace, including things like difficult assignments or early working hours. Unfortunately, some men and women face unique problems that cross the line into workplace discrimination. For members of the LGBTQ community in Rhode...